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Had mole removed! Healing time and normalities?

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Vaultdweller111
Vaultdweller111

Today I went to get a mole checked, they wanted to remove it and said they could do it there and then, I agreed, it was cut out and stitched!

I've had a little bleeding, it's sore when I move and in the most awkward place (my back)

What's the general healing time of a mole wound? How much should it bleed, how often should I change the dressing?

They did tell me at the hospital but obviously being quite taken aback by how swift it all happened I couldn't take it all in!!!

Any experience would be greatly appreciated!

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Vaultdweller111

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    Did they tell you to keep it dry, ie no showers, for a couple of days & possibly to leave the dressing alone until your GP [Practice Nurse] removes the stitches in a week?

    If you had the mole removed in a clinic, then telephone the clinic to tell them you didn't take in what they said & could they repeat it.

    If it wasn't a clinic, then telephone your GP and see the Practice Nurse & ask the same questions.

    But I think they generally tell you to keep a wound dry for at least a couple of days, maybe more.

    Good luck

    • Vaultdweller111
      Vaultdweller111 mrsmop

      Posted

      The little leaflet they gave with when I needed to have the stitches out said I can change the dressing after 24 hours and yes, keep it dry, I remember the woman saying I can have a "front" shower but if it gets wet change the dressing immediately!

      I'll give them a call today, thank you! smile

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